The Smith and Rowland Show

If you're Struggling after you've told God "Yes," this episode puts words to what you're feeling and shows a better way forward. In Ep. 864 of The Smith and Rowland Show Podcast (March 5, 2026), Alan and Jeff talk plainly about the difference between "false" and "fake," why motive matters, and how confusion over titles can distract from the real issue. A "false" thing can look real while still mis...

Apostles, Fake authority, and False "correction" online, this episode draws a hard line between local church leadership and internet-appointed watchdogs. In Ep. 863 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Jeff Smith and Allan Rowland talk straight about the rise of self-appointed voices claiming spiritual jurisdiction they were never given. The result, they say, is predictable, public accusation that sound...

Fake Prophets don't always look fake. In this episode, Smith and Rowland call out the confusion, the noise, and the shifting "Christian" voices that won't hold up to Scripture. Ep. 862 (March 3, 2026) tackles a hard subject head-on: how public influencers can sound sincere while pushing ideas that don't match the Bible. Along the way, the conversation turns to Iran, Israel, anti-war talking points...

A lot of Podcasters want to play "church watchdog," but who gave them that authority? In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, the guys tackle a heated Debate happening across Christian media right now, the push to expose leaders, broadcast scandals, and call it a "purge." Instead, this conversation draws a clear line between local church accountability and online outrage. You'll hear why pu...

New York, Iran, and end-times claims are colliding fast. In Ep. 860, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland lay out why theology always turns into action, and why that matters right now. This episode tracks the headlines through a biblical lens, from rising tension with Iran to growing anti-Semitism, and then to New York City's new mayor, Mamdani. Along the way, the conversation connects Islam's end-times ex...

Church scandals aren't the gospel. In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, the message is simple, Preach, extend real grace, and stop feeding the accusation machine. Allan and Rowland talk straight about what happens when Christian leaders fall, how "restoration" gets redefined by public opinion, and why a religious spirit loves to add conditions where God doesn't. Along the way, they break...

When a Pastor falls, who decides they're "done"? In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland talk candidly about failure, repentance, consequences, and what restoration really means in real church life. They start with a trust problem many people feel today, especially after public scandals. Then they take a hard look at how Christians treat "fallen" leaders, why som...

A straight-talk Continuation on Dispensationalism and why it guards the Truth. If you want the Bible to stay clear, connected, and honest, this episode is for you. In Ep. 857 of The Smith and Rowland Show (February 20, 2026), the conversation keeps moving through "Dispensationalism: Guardian of the Truth." This isn't about chasing a new label. It's about keeping every part of Scripture in place, s...

Dispensationalism protects how you read Scripture and how you guard Truth. In this Introduction episode, Smith and Rowland explain why that matters now. In Ep. 856 (February 19, 2026), the conversation starts with a headline moment: Doug Wilson and Tucker Carlson, and what their discussion revealed about Israel, American foreign policy, and the growing influence of replacement theology. From there...

Deconstructing is trending, but the Bible doesn't need edits to stay true. In Ep. 855 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Smith and Rowland respond to a viral pitch for an "Original Yeshua Testament" that dismisses everything after the Gospels. They break down why this kind of "Jesus only" framing sounds spiritual, yet strips away the cross, the atonement, and the authority of Scripture. Along the way,...

Culture and law are colliding, and Christian schools are in the crosshairs. In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland break down a fast-moving Debate over whether the progressive left is legislating Christianity out of American life, one regulation at a time. First, they react to examples from California, New York, and Colorado, where accreditation rules and state...

Are politics and faith getting blurred on live TV? In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, the guys react to a clip from The View and a growing Debate over "theological liberalism" versus biblical Christianity. They break down how Bible language gets used to defend public policy, especially around transgender medical procedures for minors, and why that matters for parents. Next, the convers...

Unity sounds great, until it turns into Uniformity. In this Podcast episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, Jeff Rowland and Alan Smith break down the difference, then apply it to a growing ecumenical push where "unity" gets treated as the highest virtue. First, they react to a covenant between church leaders and the claim that every division is a sin. Next, they compare that claim to what Scriptur...

The Super Bowl isn't just a game, it's a massive stage where millions watch what gets honored. In this Podcast episode, Smith and Rowland break down the NFL halftime show debate, the Jay-Z contract, and why the Turning Point halftime event drew serious attention. Next, the focus shifts to something most headlines miss: a visible rise in Christian faith across the league. From team Bible studies to...

Super Bowl LX got political fast, and the Halftime shows became the headline. In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, the guys break down why the NFL and other pro leagues now act like activist groups, not just sports leagues, and why that shift matters for Christians and conservatives. They compare the Super Bowl spectacle to Rome’s games, talk through the “battlefield” inside big-time spo...

Glenn Beck’s dream about the White House, spiritual warfare, and a warning for the times. In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, we play the clip, then break down what it could mean for America, the church, and anyone trying to follow Christ with a clear conscience. You’ll hear our take on prophetic dreams, why not every dream is from God, and why some should be weighed with sobriety. We a...

Immaturity in the Church doesn’t stay private, it always has Consequences. In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, Smith and Rowland talk straight about what feeds spiritual immaturity, what happens when preaching avoids sin, and why division often shows up as a symptom, not the root. You’ll also hear a clear distinction between unity and uniformity, and why believers can disagree on doctri...

Is the Church facing an Epidemic of Immaturity? In Ep. 847 of The Smith and Rowland Show (February 4, 2026), Allan Smith and Jeff Rowland talk about what happens when pulpits stop calling sin, sin, and why that choice produces shallow faith, weak discipline, and fragile believers. This episode connects spiritual growth to emotional maturity, then gets practical about daily obedience (Scripture, pr...

When “sinner” becomes offensive, something deeper is going on. In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, Jeff and Alan talk about Theology vs. Ideology, and how people build belief systems that excuse what Scripture calls sin. They connect it to Genesis, the danger of speaking for God with “God doesn’t expect…,” and why watered-down preaching leaves people unprepared for real spiritual confli...

Were D.L. Moody and Billy Graham part of the problem, or part of the answer? In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show Podcast, Jeff and Alan push back on claims that dispensationalism “rose and fell,” and explain why they believe it never fell because truth doesn’t fall. They talk through where dispensational thinking shows up in Scripture, why clear preaching mattered to the old-timers, and...

Snowed in but still on the mic, this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show gets practical about Reformed Theology vs Dispensationalism, and why the difference matters. Alan and Jeff lay out Dispensationalism as a framework for reading Scripture, not a competing “theology.” They also share two guiding principles for interpretation: when God speaks, it becomes settled truth, and “three includes one...

Does your view of the Bible change how you read Israel, the church, prophecy, and God’s promises? In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show Podcast, Smith and Rowland lay out why the Reformed Theology vs Dispensationalism debate isn’t just about end-times charts. It shapes how you interpret Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. You’ll hear clear points on literal Bible interpretation, replacem...

If you can’t Think without someone getting upset, you can’t Think at all. In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show Podcast, Smith and Rowland talk straight about truth, offense, and why honest thinking always comes with risk. This conversation connects Jordan Peterson’s line, “In order to think, you must risk being Offensive,” to the pulpit, the church, and everyday life. They also push it fu...

A strange ice storm kicks off a bigger talk about what’s happening in the world, and what it may signal in the spirit. In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, Jeff and Alan connect recent events to a wider shift toward intercession, worship, and clear-eyed spiritual War. They break down Trump’s “Board of Peace” tied to Gaza, why the Davos setting matters, and how the push for Peace can stil...

Trump at Davos sparked big claims from Glenn Beck, and this episode breaks down the Conclusion. Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland react to Trump’s Davos speech, the talk around Greenland, and what “peace through strength” looks like when the economy becomes the big stick. They also weigh Beck’s view that Trump put global groups on notice, from the United Nations to the Davos crowd, and discuss how tough...